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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.83, 40,033.22 and 25,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.83, 40,033.22 and 25,065 is: 37,597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.83 : 40,033.22 = 25,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.83/40,033.22 = 25,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.83x = 40,033.22 × 25,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.83x = 1,003,432,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,432,533.98/26,688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.48

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